From the article "Making the Most of Maltodextrins"
Q & A section:
1. What is a maltodextrin?
A maltodextrin is a nonsweet nutritive saccharide polymer that consists of D-glucose units linked primarily by (alpha)-1,4 bonds and that has a dextrose equivalent (DE) of less than 20.
2. List 5 roles of maltodextrins in foods.
a) Bulking agents
b) Humectants
c) Dispersing aids
d) Viscosifiers
e) Flavor carriers
From the article "Making the Most of Maltodextrins"
Q & A section:
1. What is a maltodextrin?
A maltodextrin is a nonsweet nutritive saccharide polymer that consists of D-glucose units linked primarily by (alpha)-1,4 bonds and that has a dextrose equivalent (DE) of less than 20.
2. List 5 roles of maltodextrins in foods.
a) Bulking agents
b) Humectants
c) Dispersing aids
d) Viscosifiers
e) Flavor carriers